TCM Announces The Academy Museum And DIRECTV As New Partners

TCM Announces The Academy Museum And DIRECTV As New Partners Of The 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival

Returning Partners Include Delta Air Lines, Citi and Bonhams

Additional Partners Include Bogart's Gin, ABK Beer, Sephora and Monster Electronics

TCM announced today that the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and DIRECTV have joined returning partners Delta Air Lines, Citi and Bonhams as supporters of the 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival, which is set to take place March 26-29 in Hollywood. Delta, Citi and Bonhams have all supported the festival in previous years, with Delta being a founding partner beginning with first festival in 2010. This year marks the TCM Classic Film Festival's sixth year of creating unforgettable Hollywood magic.

"Our long-standing partners - Delta, Citi and Bonhams - have been instrumental in contributing to the success of the festival and I'm thrilled to have them back on board along with new partners the Academy Museum and DIRECTV," said Genevieve McGillicuddy, Vice President of Brand Activation and Partnerships at TCM. "We're extremely thankful for the invaluable contributions that all our partners bring each year and look forward their involvement in this year's festival."

The following is the roster of partners set to sponsor the 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival:

Delta Air Lines - Founding Partner
In recognition of Delta's status as an original festival partner and their increasing annual support each year of the event, TCM has named Delta exclusive Founding Partner of the TCM Classic Film Festival. As the official airline partner of the TCM Classic Film Festival, Delta provides air travel for many of the festival's VIP guests. The airline will also be the exclusive sponsor for the "Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival" event with Sophia Loren on Saturday, March 28 at the Ricardo Montalban Theater in Hollywood.

Citi - Lead Partner
Citi, which returns for its third year as a Lead Partner, is the official card of the 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival. In addition to an exclusive festival pass pre-sale for Citi cardmembers, attendees who use their Citi card to purchase festival passes will receive an exclusive gift when they arrive at the festival. Citi will also host an exclusive preview event on the eve of the festival for their cardmembers and be the presenting sponsor of the popular poolside screenings at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

Bonhams - Official Program Partner
Returning for its fourth year as a festival partner, international auctioneers Bonhams will provide items to be exhibited in Club TCM, the central gathering point for festival attendees. Bonhams will also host a valuation session for festival attendees in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. In addition, Bonhams will sponsor several films presented during the TCM Classic Film Festival including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Limelight (1952), A Man for All Seasons (1966) and On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - Official Partner
TCM Classic Film Festival will partner with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures for the Opening Night 50^th Anniversary Gala Presentation of The Sound of Music (1965) and the opening night party. In addition, the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library will supply rare archival photography to Club TCM as well as a presentation of "Hollywood Home Movies: Treasures from the Academy Film Archive." Randy Haberkamp, Managing Director, Preservation and Foundation Programs for the Academy, will also present "Return of the Dream Machine (1902-1913)," which will feature hand-cranked projection of 35mm prints from cinema's earliest years, including a color tinted version of George Méliès' A Trip to the Moon (1902), the Edison Company's The Great Train Robbery (1903), D.W. Griffith's A Corner in Wheat (1909),and Lois Weber's split-screen thriller Suspense (1913), with live musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla.

DIRECTV - Official Partner
As a new partner to the festival, DIRECTV will be sponsoring the "DIRECTV Lounge" in the lobby of the TCL Chinese Multiplex 6, where festival attendees will be able to unwind, charge their devices, update social media statuses and learn about DIRECTV services and offerings.

The Hollywood Reporter - Official Media Partner
The Hollywood Reporter will be providing print and digital exposure, editorial coverage of the film festival along with sponsoring and hosting the following films: The Invisible Man (1933), Norma Ray (1979) and Doctor Zhivago (1965). 

The festival has also added several new partners for 2015. Sephora will be the official sponsor of the screening of Roman Holiday at the El Capitan Theater. Monster Electronics has signed on as the official partner of all live orchestra events at the festival including world premiere restorations of Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928) and The Grim Game (1919) along with offering an onsite sweepstakes for festival attendees. Bogart's Real English Gin and ABK Beer have signed on as the official spirits partner of the festival and passholders will enjoy both at the opening night gala and reception and events held at Club TCM.